Patrick he has a prime time speech Tuesday night. He practiced on the Massachusetts delegation. Curiosity among out-of-state delegates is at a peak.

"I have the only job in politics I've ever wanted," Patrick said.

But as he defended his friend, President Barack Obama, he didn't sound convincing to some.

"I, for one, am unwilling to let him be bullied out of office and neither should you," Patrick said.

Sharing nearly the same blinding star status is Elizabeth Warren, who is prepping for her big prime time speech. It's a stark contrast to her political travails back home where opponents are trying to revive the Cherokee controversy.

"You know, I've answered those questions. People of Massachusetts care about what's happening to their families," Warren said.

She's still struggling to get the major of the state's largest city to endorse her.

"If the Democrats don't win the Senate, don't win the presidency, what will happen to America and all the benefits we have?" Menino said. "I have to look at those things. Those are some of the things I'm very concerned about."